Course Description: This course provides an opportunity for the student to develop skills in research and retrieval of information, operation and use of computer and audiovisual equipment, and processing and circulation of materials. Students in this course also learn about attitudes and skills necessary to provide service to patrons and acquire awareness about careers in librarianship, information science, teaching, and public service.
Job Description:
To help maintain the library in efficient working order.
To acquire specialized skills and knowledge relating to various library procedures.
Duties: Library aides will be assigned one or more of the following tasks:
Working at the circulation desk
Shelving books and other materials
Processing books and other materials
Reading shelves
Updating and filing magazines
Creating displays and bulletin boards
Assisting with special projects
Procedures:
All library aides are to report on time as scheduled
Assignments will be given at the time of reporting
General school behavior and dress code rules are to be followed in the library
Library aides are expected to be courteous and helpful to other students at all times.
Grading:
Grades will be earned based on Staff Evaluations, Self Evaluations and completion of assigned products as follows. Good Attendance is required.
Each Quarter: Self-Evaluation Assigned section is neat and orderly
First Semester: Training Competency Exam Bulletin Board or Special Project (Book reviews, bibliography, WebPage)
Second Semester: Minimum one page cover letter explaining what you learned in this class A Resume of skills learned
Library Assistant I
Curriculum Letter
Instructors:
Library Media Teacher: Mrs. Gruenthal
Library Media Technician: Mrs. RicheCourse Description:
This course provides an opportunity for the student to develop skills in research and retrieval of information, operation and use of computer and audiovisual equipment, and processing and circulation of materials. Students in this course also learn about attitudes and skills necessary to provide service to patrons and acquire awareness about careers in librarianship, information science, teaching, and public service.
Job Description:
Duties:
Library aides will be assigned one or more of the following tasks:
Procedures:
Grading:
Grades will be earned based on Staff Evaluations, Self Evaluations and completion of assigned products as follows. Good Attendance is required.
Each Quarter:
Self-Evaluation
Assigned section is neat and orderly
First Semester:
Training Competency Exam
Bulletin Board or Special Project (Book reviews, bibliography, WebPage)
Second Semester:
Minimum one page cover letter explaining what you learned in this class
A Resume of skills learned